Be Great From Anywhere... Until We Change Our Mind - Recruiter LPL Financial Employee Review

3.0
Jul 11, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Incredible time off. Great people to work with. Opportunity for growth (unless you're remote...). A company that I thought I would spend years at because of how much I enjoyed working there.

Cons

I have to preface this with the fact that I love working for LPL and believed in the mission of the company. LPL has changed in the past few months. The CEO went from blaring his horn about "Be Great From Anywhere" and we used that as a recruitment strategy. I was a benefactor of this strategy being hired out of state from any office location. After two years here, I truly thought I'd have a future of growth, but that quickly changed in the past few months. Now the strategy is "Be Great From One Of Our Office Locations"... No mention from the CEO about how his push for us to hire remote talent all across the US, are now faced with either moving across the country to keep their job or be forced to look for a new job in what is still a bad labor market. All that was said is a statement about a vague timeline of when you'd likely need to be back in office but also check with your org. Pretty disappointed with how things have changed here, and uncertain of my own future here after this. Honestly, this feels more like a way for them to conduct a layoff without calling it a layoff - get everyone remote to quit or be laid off due to not moving.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

I loved my internship here. It was very immersive and everyone was very kind and supportive. Loved the team I worked with.

Cons

Could have been a bit more to do.

2.0
May 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

Cons

Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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